"The extra-judicial confession is a weak evidence by itself. It has to be examined by the court with greater care and caution." The Allahabad High
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"Parties contesting an application filed under Section 24 HMA tend to conceal their real income and earning capacity. A Court is not duty bound to
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"The award of compensation under non-pecuniary heads must be reasonable and commensurate with gravity of the injuries suffered; the extent of disability; the duration of
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"Payment of salary from public funds cannot be claimed merely on the basis of actual continuance or discharge of duties unless the appointment itself is
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"The prayer for urgent interim relief should not be a disguise or mask to wriggle out of and get over Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act.
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"Any right which the dealer has over his site was the right which he had acquired in terms of the lease. When that lease expired and when
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"Under the Special Marriage Act a petitioner does not establish fraud merely by showing that a material fact was not mentioned. He must establish active
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"The extraordinary jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India ought not to have been invoked when alternative equally efficacious statutory remedies were available." Delhi
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"The two clauses are worded differently, and that difference in wording makes all the difference in law. It is the line of decisions in Sayeed
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"The adjudication by the Controlling Authority with regard to the liability was beyond its jurisdiction, as the only power conferred on the Controlling Authority
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"The proof of demand of illegal gratification, thus, is the gravamen of the offence under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d)(i) and (ii) of the Act and
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"Absence of the original document that is alleged to be forged, by itself, cannot sound the death knell of the prosecution case." Supreme Court, in a significant
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"The consistent view of this Court is to recognise the right of a Hindu widow as blossoming into an absolute right, except in cases that fall
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"The court should be extremely slow, unless the pure legal or jurisdictional considerations are applicable, to issue the anti-suit injunction and thereby stall the proceedings in
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"The Examining Committee or the Revising Committee is not an authority competent to pass a final order upon an application for certification; these Committees are
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"The sensory perception of a human is not standardised or a constant, and therefore cannot substitute proof. If a person is permitted to be prosecuted merely on
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"If the claimant proves that they live together as husband and wife, the Court can presume a legal marriage, shifting the burden to the other
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"The Hon'ble Supreme Court has therefore directed that while arresting a female person, ‘all efforts should be made’ to keep a lady constable present but in the
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"The statutory presumption under Section 20 of the Act, 1988 operates only after the foundational facts of ‘demand and acceptance’ are proved beyond doubt by
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"Considering the allegations made against the applicant, his custodial interrogation seems unnecessary." Kerala High Court, in a significant ruling dated September 17, 2026, held that the
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"The two clauses are worded differently, and that difference in wording makes all the difference in law. It is the line of decisions in Sayeed
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"The adjudication by the Controlling Authority with regard to the liability was beyond its jurisdiction, as the only power conferred on the Controlling Authority
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"The proof of demand of illegal gratification, thus, is the gravamen of the offence under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d)(i) and (ii) of the Act and
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"Absence of the original document that is alleged to be forged, by itself, cannot sound the death knell of the prosecution case." Supreme Court, in a significant
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"The consistent view of this Court is to recognise the right of a Hindu widow as blossoming into an absolute right, except in cases that fall
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"The court should be extremely slow, unless the pure legal or jurisdictional considerations are applicable, to issue the anti-suit injunction and thereby stall the proceedings in
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"There must be a chain of circumstances so far complete as not to leave any reasonable ground for a conclusion consistent with the innocence of
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"In our humble view the legislative imprimatur cannot be diluted by the notifications issued by the High Courts." Supreme Court, in an order dated September
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"The investigating agency cannot be prohibited or restrained from seeking warrant of arrest of the appellant or from re-arresting him or seeking his custody/remand." Supreme
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"The statutory power is to ‘try that issue first’. It is not a power merely to decide one issue first after all the issues have
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"The power to order fresh, de novo or reinvestigation being vested with the constitutional courts, the commencement of a trial and examination of some witnesses cannot be
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"The process of obtaining sanction is a separate process and any delay in obtaining sanction for prosecution shall not invalidate the final report." read more
"The power of the constitutional courts to direct further investigation or reinvestigation is a dynamic component of its jurisdiction to exercise judicial review, a basic feature of
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"If an insured makes false averments to bolster its claim, contrary to the policy conditions, the insurer would be lawfully entitled to reject such claim on
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"The device of an application under Section 28A, from an order in appeal, when the reference is declined by the reference court, is a caussus
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"The reading given by an authority to its own tender is ordinarily final, provided that reading is one which the words it has chosen can
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"A deposit is not synonymous with payment. A sum put beyond the debtor's own reach neither extinguishes his liability nor places it in the creditor's hands." Supreme
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"The impugned rules fail to pass the test of proportionality, and result in violation of the fundamental rights guaranteed under Article 19(1)(g) of the non-drug manufacturers."
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"The grant of leave under Section 92 is an essential and mandatory pre-condition, in the absence of which there exists no pending proceeding in which
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"A Constitution Bench of this Court in Ratan Melting & Wire Industries (supra) held that Circulars issued by the CBDT bind only the Administrative Departmental
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"The extra-judicial confession is a weak evidence by itself. It has to be examined by the court with greater care and caution." The Allahabad High
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"Parties contesting an application filed under Section 24 HMA tend to conceal their real income and earning capacity. A Court is not duty bound to
read more
"The award of compensation under non-pecuniary heads must be reasonable and commensurate with gravity of the injuries suffered; the extent of disability; the duration of
read more
"Payment of salary from public funds cannot be claimed merely on the basis of actual continuance or discharge of duties unless the appointment itself is
read more
"The prayer for urgent interim relief should not be a disguise or mask to wriggle out of and get over Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act.
read more
"Any right which the dealer has over his site was the right which he had acquired in terms of the lease. When that lease expired and when
read more
"Under the Special Marriage Act a petitioner does not establish fraud merely by showing that a material fact was not mentioned. He must establish active
read more
"The extraordinary jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India ought not to have been invoked when alternative equally efficacious statutory remedies were available." Delhi
read more
"The Examining Committee or the Revising Committee is not an authority competent to pass a final order upon an application for certification; these Committees are
read more
"The sensory perception of a human is not standardised or a constant, and therefore cannot substitute proof. If a person is permitted to be prosecuted merely on
read more
"If the claimant proves that they live together as husband and wife, the Court can presume a legal marriage, shifting the burden to the other
read more
"The Hon'ble Supreme Court has therefore directed that while arresting a female person, ‘all efforts should be made’ to keep a lady constable present but in the
read more
"The statutory presumption under Section 20 of the Act, 1988 operates only after the foundational facts of ‘demand and acceptance’ are proved beyond doubt by
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"Considering the allegations made against the applicant, his custodial interrogation seems unnecessary." Kerala High Court, in a significant ruling dated September 17, 2026, held that the
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"This Court does not find any negligence on the part of the oil tanker, much less contributory negligence, which was hit from behind on the
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"The petitioner cannot agitate the same and seek regularization with effect from his initial appointment, after a long lapse of more than twelve years, as the settled
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"The revisional jurisdiction of this Court under Sections 397 and 401 of the CrPC is supervisory in nature, and is to be exercised only to
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"The quantum of disability is to be assessed only by the authority prescribed under the provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
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"The appellate court, while granting an order of stay, may impose such terms and conditions as would ensure that the ends of justice are met and
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"The respondent-contemnor has made some derogatory remarks on the Court while the party went for implementation of the orders of this Court. This clearly shows that the officer is
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The Juvenile Justice system in India has evolved significantly over the years, reflecting the changing societal values and international commitments towards the rights of children. The Juvenile
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Cross-examination is a critical component of the adversarial legal system, particularly in India, where it serves as a powerful tool for truth discovery. The process allows the
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In the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
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The introduction of "The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023", "The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023", and "The Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023" marks a significant milestone in the Indian legal framework,
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